MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Emory University Hospital
CPT 70553 · Atlanta, GA
These are Emory University Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 22 Georgia hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $2,202.42, median $2,393.04, highest $3,812.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Decatur Hospital Decatur, GA | 2.7 mi | $3,812.00 | $3,812.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA | 3.4 mi | $3,812.00 | $3,812.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc Atlanta, GA | 6.8 mi | $3,812.00 | $3,812.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital Lithonia, GA | 13.1 mi | $3,812.00 | $3,812.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Marietta, GA | 15.2 mi | $2,393.04 | $6,136.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center Roswell, GA | 16.2 mi | $2,393.04 | $6,136.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wellstar Cobb Medical Center Austell, GA | 17.6 mi | $2,393.04 | $6,136.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Piedmont Henry Hospital Stockbridge, GA | 18.0 mi | $2,202.42 | $7,341.40 | 2026-07-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 70553 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hc Mri Brain Combo - Mr Pituitary W/Wo Iv Contrast line 33990 | both | $3,812.00 | $3,812.00 | |
| Hc Mri Brain Combo - Mr Pituitary W/Wo Iv Contrast line 33989 | both | $3,050.00 | $3,050.00 | |
| Hc Mri Brain Combo - Mri Brain W Wo Contrast line 33991 | both | $3,812.00 | $3,812.00 | |
| Hc Mri Brain Combo - Mri Brain W Wo Contrast line 33992 | both | $3,050.00 | $3,050.00 | |
| Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye line 139187 | outpatient | $349.93 – $965.00 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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